Uncovering Ancient Egypt with Bettany Hughes

Spoken Word · Assembly Rooms

Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LR

Dates

• Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 14:30, 19:30 · 2h

Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life.

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